Elements and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance Criteria

1

Contribute to the development of a maintenance program

1.1

Ensure that maintenance program protects health and safety of facility users

1.2

Demonstrate that program accounts for short, medium and long term maintenance requirements of the facility

1.3

Schedule maintenance activities to minimise disruption to facility users

1.4

Integrate maintenance program with asset acquisition and disposal plans

1.5

Demonstrate that maintenance plan protects function and value of asset

1.6

Consider alternative maintenance methods and use to maintain cost effective program

2

Implement a maintenance program

2.1

Maintain facility function without interruption where possible

2.2

Maintain safety for facility users at all times in accordance with organisation and legislative requirements

2.3

Carry out routine maintenance within scheduled timeframes and budgets

2.4

Respond promptly to requests for maintenance assistance

2.5

Report recommendations which contribute to the increased efficiency of maintenance to the responsible person

3

Respond to failed or unsafe equipment

3.1

Erect clear and noticeable warning signs around equipment which is in the process of being repaired

3.2

Carry out the assessment of failed or unsafe equipment in accordance with requirements

3.3

Perform repairs within the learner's designated responsibility and ensure manufacturer's recommendations and standards are complied with

3.4

Withdraw (immediately) from use of unsafe equipment which cannot be effectively repaired within one's own area of responsibility in the work environment

3.5

Record equipment that is seen to have failed and reported promptly to the responsible person

3.6

Complete (promptly, accurately and correctly) reports on repair work which has been undertaken

3.7

Follow guidelines and codes of practice correctly at all times

4

Inspect, clean and maintain facilities

4.1

Carry out regular inspections to identify potential hazards/problems in the work area according to workplace procedures and standards

4.2

Clean and maintain areas and amenities to required standards in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) legislation

4.3

Store and handle chemicals safely according to directions, Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S), health regulations and organisation policy

4.4

Dispose of wastes and dangerous chemicals in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety, health regulations and organisation policy

5

Monitor necessary supplies and records

5.1

Check supplies/stock regularly for quantity, quality and expiry date

5.2

Maintain determined optimum supply/stock levels to ensure constant productivity

5.3

Undertake purchase, receipt, storage and issue of supplies in accordance with organisation procedures

5.4

Reconcile supply/stock levels with paperwork and rectify or report any discrepancies to nominated person within designated timelines

5.5

Update records in an accurate manner to ensure confidentiality and security of information and keep records for the necessary period

5.6

Dispose of expired or damaged supplies/stock according to Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) legislation and organisation regulations

6

Monitor function and value of assets

6.1

Obtain research and feedback from facility users on effectiveness of maintenance program

6.2

Check condition of asset regularly against criteria that ensure retention of function and value

6.3

Respond to identified problems promptly in accordance with organisation procedures

6.4

Value supplies/stock using the nominated valuation method (if required)